Prepare against Saripalli Niraj
CM · India · World #19,089 classical · FIDE ID 5045657
Our database contains 115 games by Saripalli Niraj, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saripalli Niraj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saripalli Niraj before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,065 | 2,206 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,069 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,133 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 36 | 26 | 53 | 31.3% |
| As White | 55 | 21 | 12 | 22 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saripalli Niraj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saripalli Niraj's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 56.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 32.7% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Niraj usually continues Bg5 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Niraj usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Niraj usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Niraj usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Niraj usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Niraj usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 96.4% | 31.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Saripalli Niraj's chess games
All 115 games by Saripalli Niraj in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 36 wins, 26 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,560 | Titled Tue | C60 |
| May 2021 | Artiom Samsonkin | 2,428 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| May 2021 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,418 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| May 2021 | Srihari L R | 2,414 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| May 2021 | David Kalashian | 2,398 | Titled Tue | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,288 |
| 26th ch-IND U25 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-IND U11 20th | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,084 |
| 39th Barbera del Valles Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| 5th Chennai Open | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,074 |
| 13th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,219 |
| 1st Madurai Athens of the East Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saripalli Niraj's chess games?
115 games by Saripalli Niraj, from Oct 2006 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Saripalli Niraj has played.
What does Saripalli Niraj play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Saripalli Niraj opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saripalli Niraj answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Saripalli Niraj play as White?
As White, Saripalli Niraj's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saripalli Niraj play as Black?
As Black, Saripalli Niraj most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Saripalli Niraj's FIDE rating?
Saripalli Niraj is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Saripalli Niraj played?
Our database contains 115 games by Saripalli Niraj, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 26 draws, 53 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saripalli Niraj?
115 games by Saripalli Niraj reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.